This course is designed for international students who need to acquire the level of English language skills required to study at UWE Bristol.

The course will enable you to cope with all aspects of studying and living in the UK, including understanding lectures and academic texts, writing assignments, speaking in seminars and giving presentations.

At the end of the course, you will be required to pass an in-house assessment in order to progress to your degree programme.

Our Pre-sessional English Language programme is offered in a variety of durations depending on your current English ability level.

You can either attend a Standard Pre-sessional course, for 18 hours a week, or an Intensive Pre-sessional course for 22.5 hours a week.

Please note that all Standard Pre-sessional courses move to an intensive format in the final five weeks of the course, with 22.5 hours of classes per week.

This course prepares you academically and socially for life in the UK.

Entry requirements

The length of the PSE you require will depend on your current IELTS score and the score you require to progress to your main programme of study. Entry to undergraduate degrees usually requires IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Entry to post-graduate degrees and direct entry onto year three of an undergraduate degree normally requires IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Some courses may vary. Please check individual courses for specific entry requirements.

PSE courses for main degree programmes starting in Sept 2019

Type of course

Weeks ofstudy

IELTS for UKVI level required (totalscore)

Standard pre-sessional

35

Undergraduate 4.0

Postgraduate 4.5

Standard pre-sessional

25

Undergraduate 4.5

Postgraduate 5.0

Standard pre-sessional

15

Undergraduate 5.0

Postgraduate 5.5

Intensive pre-sessional

15

Undergraduate 4.5

Postgraduate 5.0

Intensive pre-sessional

10

Undergraduate: 5.0

Postgraduate: 5.5

Intensive pre-sessional

5

Undergraduate: 5.5

Postgraduate: 6.0

Intensive pre-sessional

2

Undergraduate: 6.0

Postgraduate: 6.5

Applicants with overall required score but with an IELTS score of 5 on one element.

PSE courses for main degree programmes starting in January 2019

Intensive pre-sessional

11

Undergraduate: 5.0

Postgraduate: 5.5

Intensive pre-sessional

7

Undergraduate: 5.5

Postgraduate: 6.0

Please note that unless specified, all students wishing to join a PSE programme must have a minimum IELTS score of 4.0 in each element.

UWE Bristol only accepts UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) as evidence of English language ability. Please see our English language requirements for more details about these tests.

Applicants will be asked to submit a copy of their English Language qualification before an offer can be given.

For EU students or overseas students who do not need a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK, it is possible to take the UWE English Language Placement Test to assess your level for entry. Please contact us to arrange this.

Study facilities

You will be able to take advantage of our excellent study facilities. These include a modern library with its wide choice of course books, internet access and it is open 24/7.

Study in Bristol

You will be studying in Bristol, the largest city in the south west of England and home to international companies such as Hewlett-Packard, BBC, Aardman Animations, Atkins, Airbus and Rolls-Royce.

Bristol has excellent transport links with regular buses and trains to London, Scotland, Wales and the South Coast. London is only a 90 minute train journey away. Bristol International Airport makes it easy to travel to Europe at weekends if you wish to explore.

From Bristol, you will have easy access to traditional English countryside and towns including Bath and Oxford. You are also near to the beautiful Devon and Cornwall coastline.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for one of our pre-sessional English language courses, please complete this short registration form.

Your details will be passed to our Admissions Team for processing.

Extra information

Accommodation

As a pre-sessional student, you can apply for UWE Bristol accommodation, However, we cannot guarantee that there will be availability. We can provide assistance in finding private accommodation if needed.